Welcome to the Mr. Local History Project
“A 501c3 Non-Profit Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Jersey History with a Social Twist”
Across New Jersey – Click Here
The Mr. Local History Project brings New Jersey’s past into the present through the stories of real places, real people, and real communities. Focused on New Jersey history, the project celebrates local history in a way that feels personal, engaging, and relevant, not locked away in textbooks, but alive in the places we live. As we head into 2026, the United States’ 250th anniversary, Mr. Local History is turning history into a shared experience. With a social twist, this is about connecting online and in the community, sharing memories, spotlighting hometown stories, and honoring New Jersey’s outsized role in America’s founding. It is history you can explore, share, and be part of together.
Our Readers’ Top 10 MLH Posts this Week
Latest Posts
Washington’s March to Morristown and the First Winter Encampment of 1777
Views: 40What Was Morristown Like in 1777? When General George Washington arrived in Morristown on January 6, 1777, he found a small rural village of approximately 250 residents and roughly 50 to 70 buildings. Originally known as West Hanover or…
Widow White’s Tavern Historic Village Keepsake Honors Sacking General Lee Day
Views: 8,043 Be part of the Widow White’s Tavern limited edition run and celebrate Sacking of General Lee Day – December 13, 2026. . Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the 7th in the collectible series,…
Fort Lee, New Jersey, and General Charles Lee’s Revolutionary War Connection & Big America 250 Event
Views: 606. How a New Jersey fort, a controversial Continental Army general, and a dramatic tavern capture became part of the road to American independence. First, mark your calendars, America – this is a big 250 Event: A Fort Named…
America’s First Celebrity Daredevil – The “Jersey Jumper”: Meet Sam Patch
Views: 754. This is just one more of those amazing stories we came across while researching another project. Only in New Jersey, people! This time, we take you back to the early days of America’s “Industrial Revolution” period to share…
Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping.
Schooley’s Mountain – America’s First Spring Spa Resort Right Here in Jersey
Views: 206. Move over, Saratoga Springs, Jersey might just have America’s first destination spa, right in Morris County, New Jersey. It’s called “Schooley’s Mountain.” Who the Heck Was Schooley, and How Did He Get a Mountain? First things first. Schooley’s…
Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection? Vote
Views: 3,197. Does Warren’s restored Egg o Mat Get a Custom Keepsake?We will need 50 people to make this happen. We will use the honor system, “as your word being your bond.” that if we get the numbers, we’ll make…
Painting New Jersey’s History: Artist Mark de Mos Captures the Places We Love
Views: 170. Mr. Local History Project | Artist Spotlight PREVIEW POST: Upcoming Mr. Local History Artist Spotlight. Additional details and selected artwork will follow the artist’s interview. There’s something special about seeing a familiar New Jersey landmark through an artist’s…
What Our Mr. Local History Readers Are Commenting About
Views: 568. Thousands of you check in every month to see what the Mr. Local History Project is up to. Internet searches also make up a big part of our traffic, as people look for specific topics we love to…
Schooley’s Mountain General Store: Almost 200 Years of History and Memories
Views: 1,780… Is this really New Jersey’s oldest general store? Let’s find out… Preview Read: Preview Reads – Our research is still in progress but the facts are solid. if you have any information you’d like to share or correct,…
Washington Rock: 200 Million Years in the Making – 250 Years of American History
Views: 636 Come for the View. Stay for the History. The Mr. Local History Project is honored to celebrate Washington Rock not only as a historic lookout used by General George Washington during the American Revolution, but as a remarkable…
Our Fall 2026 Magazine is HERE!
Full of great local Jersey History to keep you on the edge of your history seat.
Special Edition – America’s 250th The SEMI-QUIN-CENTENNIAL is HERE!
See our special digital magazine. Full of great local Jersey History.